Schedule
February 15 (Sat.) 11:00 - 18:00 (including lunch break/No intermission, no leaving)

Venue
Anime Tokyo Station, Special Venue, 14th Floor
(Tokyu Building East No. 5, 2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)

Eligibility
Upper elementary school students (5th and 6th grade) and junior high school students

Participation Fee
Free

Participants
12 participants

How to apply
Apply using the dedicated application form

Application deadline: February 12, 2025 (Wed.) 15:00

Overview
This hands-on workshop offers participants the opportunity to learn the techniques of how to draw videos from a professional animator.
By drawing metamorphosis, one of the key expressions in animation, would you like to experience the excitement of bringing illustrations to life? Although this is a rather long session, it provides a rare chance to gain insights directly from an industry professional. We welcome all students interested in the field of animation to join us!

Instructor
Junji Kobayashi
Animator for Tezuka Productions.
He worked at Mushi Production from 1966 to 1972, debuting with W3 (Wonder Three).
After a period as a freelance animator, he joined Osamu Tezuka’s Tezuka Productions (Animation Division) in 1978. He contributed key animation and illustrations for works such as Phoenix 2772 (theatrical), Jungle Emperor, and Black Jack (TV series). He also handled animation for Jumping (1984), directed by Osamu Tezuka, which won the Grand Prix at the 6th Zagreb International Animation Festival.

Please note that the instructor is subject to change without prior notice.

Important Notes
- Submitting an application does not guarantee participation. In the event of over application, participants will be selected via lottery. All applicants will be notified of the outcome via email after the application deadline.
- The workshop will last approximately 7 hours (including a lunch break). Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.
Participants may bring their own lunch, which can be eaten on-site.
- Please bring a water bottle or a screw-cap beverage for hydration throughout the workshop.
- If guardians plan to accompany participants to and from the venue, please indicate this in the application. Pick-ups should be completed by 6:30 PM.
- Event details and schedule are subject to change.
- By participating in this event, attendees consent to being photographed or recorded for use in reports or publications by associated parties, including the event website.
- Successful applicants will receive detailed entry instructions via email after confirmation.
- For group applications, please designate a representative and provide the names and ages of all participants.
- Audio or video recording by participants is not permitted during the workshop.
- The workshop will be conducted in Japanese only.
- Personal information provided in the application will be handled in accordance with the Japan Animation Association’s Privacy Policy: https://aja.gr.jp/about
Contact: info@animetokyo.jp